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Should body image programs be inclusive? A focus group study of college students
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
Most evidence-based body image programs for college students (e.g., the Body Project) are designed for female-only audiences, although body dissatisfaction is not limited to female-identified individuals. Furthermore, programs...
Publication · October 02, 2024
A qualitative examination of adolescent and parent perspectives on early identification and early response to eating disorders
Abstract
ABSTRACT This qualitative study examined adolescent and caregiver perspectives on identification and early response in emerging eating disorders. Fifteen female-identified adolescents with an eating disorder diagnosis (M age = 15.20 yea...
Publication · October 02, 2024
Inclusive dissonance-based body image interventions for college students: Two randomized-controlled trials of the EVERYbody Project.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
Two randomized-controlled studies explored the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of the EVERYbody Project, a gender-inclusive, diversity-focused, dissonance-based body image intervention for college students.
METHOD
T...
Publication · October 02, 2024
Future directions for equity-centered body image and eating disorders prevention work
Publication · October 02, 2024
Developing a justice-focused body image program for U.S. middle schoolers: a school-based community-engaged research process.
Abstract
We describe a community-engaged research process to co-create and implement an evidence-informed, diversity-focused body image program for early adolescents. Our team included middle school staff, students, and teachers, and university ...
Publication · October 02, 2024
Parents and caregivers as key players in the prevention and identification of body image concerns and eating disorders among early adolescents.
Abstract
Early adolescence (ages 11-14 years) is a key period for the emergence of body image and eating concerns, and early identification and access to treatment are imperative for positive outcomes. Despite research identifying this critical ...
Publication · October 02, 2024
“Brain-IT”: Exergame training with biofeedback breathing in neurocognitive disorders
Publication · October 02, 2024